Croatia: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian carob market increased by 4.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Carob Production in Croatia

In value terms, carob production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carob in Croatia reached X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average carob yield hit record highs at X ton per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The carob harvested area in Croatia was estimated at X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the carob harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Carob Exports

Exports from Croatia

Carob exports from Croatia declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by -20.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 106%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carob exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 184%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for carob exports from Croatia, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, carob exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+22.2% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for carob exports from Croatia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Serbia stood at -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+15.8% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carob export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carob Imports

Imports into Croatia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of carob decreased by -8.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 844%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carob imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 147% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Croatia, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, carob imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-12.6% per year) and Hungary (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Croatia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+15.4% per year) and Slovenia (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carob import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 249% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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